Post Office warning for anyone voting in the local elections this May This year, for the first time, all voters will have to show photo identification at the polling station Manchester Evening News · Apr 13, 2023
How one group aims to boost Florida Hispanic women’s voting power TAMPA, Fla. — The presidential election campaign hasn’t even begun but a nonprofit is encouraging Latinas to be ready and exercise their voting rights. Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023
Obi voters in Nigeria cry fraud, struggle to keep hope alive Weeks after the election, supporters of surprise frontrunner say they reject president-elect Tinubu’s legitimacy. Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2023
Arkansas Voters To Decide Constitutional Amendment In 2024 Concerning Grants And Scholarships Arkansas' voters will decide on an amendment to allow the state’s lottery proceeds to be used for grants and scholarships Zenger · Apr 13, 2023
Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate As of April 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 136 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 136, Ballotpedia tracked eight from April 3-9. Democrats sponsored six, while Republicans sponsored two. Five of eight bills are below: Ballotpedia · Apr 12, 2023
EC is failing keen voters As of April 9, over 2.3 million eligible voters had registered for advance voting in the May 14 election. However, the number could have been much higher had the online registration system not crashed. Bangkok Post · Apr 12, 2023
How Ron DeSantis waged a targeted assault on Black voters: ‘I fear for what’s to come’ In gerrymandering voting maps and gutting one of the biggest expansions of voting rights, the Florida governor seeks to dilute Black political power The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2023
Why the GOP can't see Trump's a loser Voters hate Trump, hate GOP abortion politics, hate the racism, but Republicans keep doubling down Salon · Apr 12, 2023
Martin Lewis’ MSE issues two-week ‘act now’ warning ahead of local elections If you don’t have any form of photo ID and you want to vote in the local elections, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate - but you need to do this by April 25 Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023
Stevenage Woman: the voter who may decide the next election It is a long acknowledged rule in British politics that a prospective party of government must identify its target demographic with an easily defined stereotype. The Week · Apr 12, 2023
Removing Black lawmakers is voter suppression – and the US has done it for centuries Despite the claims of politicians and the media, the expulsion of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson is far from ‘unprecedented’ The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2023
Arkansas voters to decide constitutional amendment in 2024 concerning grants and scholarships for vocational-technical schools Arkansas voters will decide on a constitutional amendment in 2024 to allow the state’s lottery proceeds to be used to fund grants and scholarships for vocational-technical schools and technical institutes. The amendment was introduced as House Joint Resolution 1006 on February 7, 2023. It was passed in the House on… Ballotpedia · Apr 11, 2023
New Mexico enacts bill on felon voting rights, automatic voter registration New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) signed HB4 into law on March 30, 2023. Ballotpedia · Apr 11, 2023
Absentee/mail-in ballot return deadlines in 2023 elections Eight states—Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington—are holding statewide elections this year. Rules governing who can return completed absentee/mail-in ballots vary by state. Absentee/mail-in voting is voting that does not happen in person on Election Day but instead occurs another way, usually by mail. All states… Ballotpedia · Apr 11, 2023
The Guardian - US · Apr 11, 2023 How Brandon Johnson won over Chicago’s youth to become mayor For a coalition of young voters and those from communities of color, Johnson represented the prospect of a refreshing change
The Guardian - US · Apr 11, 2023 Key conservative group joins attacks on partnership that improves voter rolls Judicial Watch’s move to align with Trump against the Electronic Registration Information Center has been called ‘pure politics’
Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023 EC 'sorry' over glitch with voter registry The Election Commission (EC) has apologised after the online advance voter registration system crashed on Sunday, the last registration day.
Daily Mirror · Apr 10, 2023 Voter ID will 'undoubtedly reduce turnout' at local elections, senior Tory MP warns Ex-Cabinet minister David Davis said he would like to see ministers delay the multi-million pound policy and re-think, but admitted the Government was unlikely to do so at this 'late stage'
Ballotpedia · Apr 10, 2023 Parties settle in Colorado voter registration lawsuit Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) and advocacy group Judicial Watch agreed to settle a lawsuit over the state’s voter registration list maintenance on March 31, 2023.
The Guardian - US · Apr 10, 2023 Republicans are a mess right now, and voters know it. Does the party? The GOP is internally divided, filled with self-serving carnival-barkers, and beholden to cruel positions that appall most voters
Ballotpedia · Apr 10, 2023 How absentee/mail-in voting will work in this year’s elections Welcome to the Monday, April 10, Brew.
Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023 More states allow residents with felony convictions to vote Last month, thousands of people with felony convictions regained the right to vote in New Mexico, the latest in a growing number of states seeking to reintegrate residents into society by allowing them to participate in elections upon leaving prison.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 9, 2023 Giannis Speaks Out on MVP Voter Fatigue: ‘I’ll Be Tired of Myself Too’ He was clear: he wants a third MVP.
Ballotpedia · Apr 7, 2023 The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, April 7, 2023 Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including legislative activity, nationwide trends, and recent news.
Salon · Apr 7, 2023 Florida GOP bill targets Gen Z voters The bill "came out of nowhere" and passed a committee vote within 24 hours of introduction, Democrat says